| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $215.27 | 6.604% | $229.4864 | $229.49 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.75 | 12.389% | $77.2674 | $77.27 | $77.25 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.87 | 5.774% | $145.8306 | $145.83 | $145.85 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.55 | 4.534% | $175.1467 | $175.15 | $175.15 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.38 | 13.122% | $54.7284 | $54.73 | $54.75 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.87 | 11.406% | $242.7203 | $242.72 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.29 | 7.273% | $251.3299 | $251.33 | $251.35 | $251.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.98 | $1,176.5097 | $1,176.52 | $1,176.55 | $1,176.40 | |